Enterprise Volume Manager (Multi-OS) Version 2.0D Network Administration Guide

Glossary–6 Enterprise Volume Manager (Multi-OS) Network Administration Guide
Glossary
virtual disk
In StorageWorks, a logical volume identifier that the controller uses when a container is
mounted on a host computer. For example, the unit identifier D1 could represent a RAID 0+1
striped mirrorset that is mounted on a host computer. StorageWorks disk units begin with the
letter “D” and tape units begin with the letter “T.”
volume group
A set of one or more physical volumes from which space can be allocated to one or more
logical volumes.
volume
A generic term for a storage unit, such as a hard disk, floppy disk, disk cartridge, CD-ROM, or
tape cartridge.